Needle-Punched Polyester Carpet Cushion from Japan
Needle-punched nonwoven polyester fabric exceeding 150 g/m², used as a cushioning underlay beneath wall-to-wall carpeting for noise reduction and comfort. HTS 5603.94.10 applies to this stitch-bonded nonwoven per chapter definition of felt, designated for floor coverings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit needle-punching process documentation to affirm nonwoven status versus woven felts
• Avoid combining with cellular rubber; such reinforcements go to Chapter 39/40
• Check for anti-dumping duties on polyester nonwovens from certain Asian origins